How to sign wallet in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands next to each other with the palm side of each hand against each other in front of you. Then, keeping the fingertips of your hands together, move your palms away from each other, mimicking a wallet opening up.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of wallet

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of wallet

End of Sign

Final Frame of wallet

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for wallet
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.
Dominant Handshape for wallet
Extend your thumb outwards at a 90-degree angle, bend the other fingers at the knuckles, keeping them at a 90-degree angle to the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for wallet
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.
Non-Dominant Handshape for wallet
Extend your thumb outwards at a 90-degree angle, bend the other fingers at the knuckles, keeping them at a 90-degree angle to the palm.

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